Part-time COBOL success stories?

[David K. Bryant]

"ChrisH" <chr...@gti.net> writes:

>Greetings,

Howdy.

>I'd be interested in any feedback others may have about
>trying to make this work. I'd be able to put in up to, say,
>30 hours a week doing COBOL work, some weeks, more.

>I think what would be most helpful are success stories of
>how others have made this work. I'm not looking for advice
>about rearranging my schedule, or learning other skills.
>It just seems that, given the current demand for COBOL,
>there should be a way to make this work. Thanks!

I'm working a seven month, part-time contract in San Francisco.
I'm filling in for a programmer who is taking an extended
leave of absence. (I can see why, too... burnout & frustration.)

Because I'm being paid out of her un-used payroll budget
I'm limited to only half-time work. More as situation
requires.

I'd shop around and make yourself known to all the shops
in your area and see if any of them have someone going out
on maternity or educational leave. Get in, make a name
for yourself, and the next thing you know they're asking
you what your employment plans are.

[ChrisH]

Greetings,

I'm a P/A living in Northern/Central New Jersey with 6+ years
experience in mainframe COBOL business applications.
I also have experience with Microfocus COBOL workbench
(primarily with the animator/debugger, not much in the way
of actual development).

Right now I have a part-time position in another field (music),
which requires me to work Wednesday afternoons, and
demands about 10-15 hours per week.

What I'm trying to do is carve out a "mosaic" career, allowing
me to work in the music industry while also pursuing a more
financially secure employment venue. However, I think the words
"part-time", and the fact that I'm committed Wednesday afternoons
may scare away some prospective employers.

I'd be interested in any feedback others may have about
trying to make this work. I'd be able to put in up to, say,
30 hours a week doing COBOL work, some weeks, more.

I think what would be most helpful are success stories of
how others have made this work. I'm not looking for advice
about rearranging my schedule, or learning other skills.
It just seems that, given the current demand for COBOL,
there should be a way to make this work. Thanks!

Chris Hatcher